Chlorine Dioxide Versus Saline for Wound Irrigation
Completed · Early Phase 1
Conditions studied: Wound - in Medical Care
In brief
This research is being done because the investigators are trying to examine the safety and effectiveness of this wound cleaning liquid, CACD (chlorine dioxide). The investigators are trying to see if this liquid has the ability to decrease infection rates and decrease the scarring effects from the healing process. In animal studies, CACD has been shown to decrease scar formation and decrease the risk of wound infections. CACD is also used for the treatment of burns to decrease infection rates and improve wound healing. CACD is not FDA approved for this specific use, but it is FDA and USDA approved for reducing bacterial contamination on meat and food products for human consumption. In addition, an investigational drug (IND) application has been submitted to the FDA for this study. The FDA has approved the use of this solution for this study.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01341041
- Run by
- Rhode Island Hospital
- People needed
- 201
- Starts
- 2004-08-01
- Expected to finish
- 2009-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2011-04-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 18-100 years old
- simple laceration requiring irrigation \& sutures
- patient has method of contact
- patient is willing to return to ED in 3-4 mths
You may not qualify if…
- immunocompromised
- consult required for repair
- diabetic
- require antibiotics
Where it is running
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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